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BHY → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Beihai Airport (Beihai) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the coastal departure from Beihai and the stunning deep-blue waters of Fuxian Lake during the descent into Kunming.
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Beihai Silver Beach
Aerial view of the famous white sand coastline and the Gulf of Tonkin shortly after departure.
Guangxi Karst Peaks
Endless stretches of limestone 'sugarloaf' mountains emerging from the morning mist.
Fuxian Lake
China's second deepest freshwater lake, appearing as a massive sapphire jewel south of Kunming.
Yunnan Red Earth
The striking iron-rich soil creates a vibrant red and orange patchwork across the plateau landscape.
Dianchi Lake Edge
Views of the sprawling wetlands and urban development bordering Kunming's largest lake.
For morning flights, the left side avoids the harshest direct sunlight. Look out for Fuxian Lake approximately 15 minutes before landing; it is the most prominent geographic feature on this approach. In summer, the cloud formations over the plateau are particularly dramatic on this side.
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Hepu Farmland
A dense grid of agricultural plots and aquaculture ponds surrounding the Beihai region.
Nanpan River
The winding turquoise waters of the upper Pearl River snaking through deep mountain gorges.
Shilin Stone Forest
The peripheral limestone pillars of the famous UNESCO World Heritage karst area during the descent.
Kunming Cityscape
A broad view of the high-rise clusters and expanding infrastructure of the Yunnan capital.
Choose the right side if flying in the late afternoon to witness the sunset over the mountains. Keep an eye out for the transition from the lush green hills of Guangxi to the more rugged, high-altitude terrain of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Book Hotels in KunmingDistance: 761 km (473 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: BHY (21.5394, 109.293999)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: Domestic
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